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REUSE, REDUCE, RECYCLE

About Us

Started in May 2020, Prevent Plastics is a four-year project funded by the European Union with the aim to promote sustainable production and consumption patterns in Myanmar through raised awareness and best practices on waste management. The project is a joint approach of sequa gGmbH, Myanmar Banks Association, STENUM Asia & Thant Myanmar. It is based on the experiences gained during the SWITCH-Asia funded projects SMART Myanmar 1 and 2 (2013-2019), which concentrated on the Myanmar garment industry. Prevent Plastics relies on these project outcomes and focuses on waste management in industrial zones, plastics reduction and its avoidance.

Prevent Plastics cooperates with factories, local SMEs and communities based projects in Yangon and around Myanmar. The purpose of the project is to introduce sustainable waste management practices for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and support all relevant stakeholders with tailored action plans, capacity building measures, and Public-Private Dialogue.

The project raises awareness among consumers on plastic avoidance in cooperation with Myanmar retailers. It supports eco-friendly packaging and carrier bag alternatives to make them more widely available and promotes green finance possibilities.

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Our Work

Latest News

Introducing REF-Track: Your Ultimate Resource Efficiency Solution!
Introducing REF-Track: Your Ultimate Resource Efficiency Solution!
December 04, 2023

To empower SMEs, hosted the Ref-Track Resource Efficiency Workshop to help Gain knowledge and tools to enhance resource efficiency for MSMEs. 

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Orientation of Youth for Environmental Action and Hope (YEAH)
Orientation of Youth for Environmental Action and Hope (YEAH)
October 06, 2023

YEAH's mission is to equip the youth with the skills and knowledge to actively contribute to sustainable development. Our comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of environmental topics, fostering a deep passion for conservation and positive change.

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From Discarded Umbrellas to Stylish Shopping Bags
From Discarded Umbrellas to Stylish Shopping Bags
September 20, 2023

In a world filled with bustling shoppers and disposable habits, there lived a humble umbrella with a remarkable story of a journey to tell.

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PREVENT PLASTICS IS A PROJECT FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND IMPLEMENTED BY

IN COOPERATION WITH

the Myanmar Banks Association (MBA), STENUM Asia and THANT MYANMAR.

Myanmar Banks Association STENUM Asia Thant Myanmar